Hebei garlic producing area

Garlic is a kind of ingredient that we often use when we stir-fry. It has a lot of efficacy and value. It is widely planted in Shandong, Hebei, Henan, Sichuan, Yunnan and Xinjiang. So, where is the producing area of Hebei garlic?

Where is the producing area of Hebei garlic?

Hebei garlic is mainly produced in Yongnian County, Handan City.

2. Characteristics of garlic in Yongnian, Hebei Province

Yongnian garlic is characterized by its large head, thin skin, fat clove, fine meat, delicious taste, sweet spicy, juicy garlic paste, sticky and not dry. It has always been regarded as an excellent condiment and is excellent for raw and cooked food. It can be seen on all kinds of banquets and family dinner tables. Garlic is a must in the food industry in the urban and rural areas of southern Hebei. There is a saying in northern Hebei that "eating noodles is not equal to eating garlic for nothing".

In addition to eating, Yongnian garlic has high medicinal value. The so-called "garlic relieves five poisons", garlic can not only kill bacteria, but also has a unique effect on acute and chronic enteritis. Scientific research has found that taking an appropriate amount of garlic can reduce cholesterol, prevent and cure hypertension, enteritis, and inhibit the occurrence of cancer cells. Garlic is rich in allicin, organic germanium, selenium and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Yongnian garlic juice is sticky, tasty, tulip and mashed garlic does not change overnight; although the garlic is small, but the grains are large and even, it is the traditional "four, six, eight" clove white garlic. The processed salted garlic rice and dehydrated garlic slices (grains) are exported to many countries in the world.

III. Environment of garlic producing area in Yongnian

Yongnian garlic is mainly concentrated on both sides of the Fuyang River, and is located at the intersection of the two plains of Minghe River and Fuyang River. Its loam is sticky, brown aggregate structure, loose structure, high soil moisture, groundwater directly involved in the soil formation process, high temperature during the day, evaporate the surface water, and at night the groundwater rises to the surface along the capillary tube, commonly known as liquid lake, which is extremely adapted to the growth characteristics of garlic that is cold-resistant, drought-resistant and humid.

Hebei Yongnian garlic is not only of high yield, but also of high quality. It has always been regarded as a superior condiment, which is good for raw and cooked food.